Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server



Published: 2023-01-31
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-23477
CWE-ID CWE-502
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		IBM WebSphere Application Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor IBM Corporation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data

EUVDB-ID: #VU71715

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23477

CWE-ID: CWE-502 - Deserialization of Untrusted Data

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: 9.0 - 9.0.5.7, 8.5 - 8.5.5.19

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6891111

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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